Strood
On 18th January 2013, Network Rail submitted a planning application to Medway Council for construction of a footbridge at Strood. Naturally, this was in connection with the ''Access for All'' programme of the former, which aims to provide step-free entry to platforms at numerous stations nationwide. Construction started in early 2014 at the Maidstone ends of the platforms, the basic framework having been completed by May of that year. In addition to the footbridge works, the platforms here were due to be lengthened at their Gravesend ends to accommodate twelve-vehicle trains, and materials for this project arrived on site in the first week of July.
24th May 2014
Class 465 No. 465008 is seen arriving under the framework of the new footbridge structure, with a Gillingham to Charing Cross service. © Roger Goodrum
24th May 2014
Unlike those similarly-design footbridges emerging at other North Kent stations, no provision has been made in either tower for staircases leading down to the platforms. Class 66 No. 66714 ''Cromer Lifeboat'' is seen passing through, Hoo Junction-bound, from the Medway Valley line. © Roger Goodrum
22nd August 2014
We fast-forward to August, where we see a virtually complete, but not yet open, footbridge. The cladding style of the towers and the paint scheme of the main span are in harmony with the footbridge at Greenhithe, which was completed in 2008. An ''emergency'' staircase can be seen running up the side of the left tower. © Mike Glasspool
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